Dragon Boat Festival Fun in Shipai Village! 🐉🚣♂️🍃
Hey there! Have you ever heard of the Dragon Boat Festival? It’s an exciting festival celebrated in China every year! 🥳
In Shipai Village, located in Guangzhou, people are keeping traditions alive by making zongzi and racing dragon boats!
What’s Zongzi? 🤔
Zongzi (pronounced “dzong-zee”) are delicious sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. They can be filled with yummy things like red beans, dates, or even meat! 🍚🥢
Since 2023, the villagers have been making zongzi together and sharing them with the community. It’s a way to spread good wishes and enjoy tasty treats! 😋
Dragon Boat Racing! 🚣♂️🐉
The Dragon Boat Festival isn’t complete without exciting dragon boat races! Teams paddle long boats decorated like dragons, racing to the beat of drums. It’s thrilling to watch and even more fun to join! 🏆
Keeping Traditions Alive 🌟
People like Sumitra Nydoo and Dai Kaiyi are visiting Shipai Village to learn how to make zongzi and share the experience with everyone. The village is proud to preserve its cultural heritage and pass it on to kids like you! 💖
Isn’t it amazing how traditions can bring people together? Maybe one day, you’ll get to try making zongzi or watch a dragon boat race yourself! 😊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
